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Which countries expanded their ready-made clothing industries during the 1950s?
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During the 1950s, several nations began to develop and expand their ready-made clothing industries, moving beyond the industry's previous concentration in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Countries that expanded their ready-made clothing manufacture during this decade include:
- Scandinavian countries
- Belgium
- The Netherlands
- Canada
- South Africa
- Japan
- Australia1
While the United Kingdom continued to focus on high-quality goods during this period, these other nations significantly grew their production capabilities, marking a shift in the global landscape of the clothing and footwear industry.1